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Solicitor; Litigation

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Lawsoc Ni
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Lawyer, Legal Counsel
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 56677 - 64147 GBP Yearly GBP 56677.00 64147.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Solicitor (Litigation)

Salary: NJC pts 45 - 52 | £56,677 - £64,147 per annum

Company:
Education Authority

Contract type:
Permanent full time

Job details

Applicants must meet the following by the closing date for receipt of completed applications:

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Be a qualified Solicitor entitled to practice in Northern Ireland and hold a practising certificate issued by the Law Society of NI or be in a position to do so by 1 April 2026.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level
    6) or an equivalent or higher qualification
  • EXPERIENCE
  • Have a minimum of three years’ demonstrable post qualification experience in a legal practice in civil litigation matters (i.e. over 75% of own caseload) before both the County Court and High Court, including taking a significant leading role in High Court cases.
  • OTHER
  • Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development to ensure competence to practice as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland
  • 5. The successful candidate will be required: to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion

    OR be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

    NB Desirable Criteria may also apply

    Further relevant information on the post as well as accessing the online application can be found on the EA job opportunities page using the following link:

    Information about the many great benefits of joining the Education can also be found by using the above link.

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